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Welcome to Year 6!
Welcome to our Year 6 class page! Our class teacher is Miss Sykes - she is also our school's maths and science lead. Our wonderful teaching assistant is Mr Herbert. Miss McQuirk teaches the class on a Thursday afternoon to cover PPA time.
Key Information
Monday
- PE day - children should please come to school dressed in their PE kits.
Tuesday
Wednesday
- The children who have guitar lessons should please bring their guitars into school each Wednesday.
- Children will have a short spelling test each Wednesday.
Thursday
- Homework is due in on a Thursday. This is usually set on online platforms, and the children are given the opportunity to complete this in school if they do not have access to devices at home.
Friday
- Homework and spellings are set for the following week.
- Library time - children should please bring their library books in so that they can swap them.
- PE day - children should please wear their PE kits to school.
A Kindly Reminder
- Children should please bring water bottles to school every day - these should be clearly labelled with their names.
- Please ensure that all items of clothing are clearly labelled - hopefully this will help us to avoid things getting lost.
- Reading records should be brought into school every day please.
Autumn 1
Autumn 2
Spring 1
Spring 2
Summer 1
Summer 2
English
Maths
RE
Science
Geography
History
Art
Design and Technology
Computing
French
Music
Physical Education
PSHE
Homework
- Homework is set on a Friday and should be returned by the following Thursday. This will include work set on our online learning platforms: Times Tables Rockstars, SPAG.com, maths.co.uk and Spelling Shed. The children's login details can be found in their reading records. Spellings will be sent home on a Friday and the children will be tested on these on Thursdays. I will update DOJO each Friday with details of all homework tasks and information about upcoming events in school.
Useful Websites
The children could access the following websites to support their learning at home. Please contact me if you need another copy of their login details.
- Times Tables Rockstars
- Hit the Button (no login details required)
- Maths.co.uk
- Spelling Shed
- SPAG.com
- BBC Bitesize (no login details required)
- mathsbot.com (no login details required)
- White Rose Maths - home learning (no login details required)
All year round uniform:
· Charcoal Grey or Black Trousers or Shorts
· Pale Blue or White Polo T-Shirt
· Royal Blue Round Neck Pullover
· Grey or Black Socks
· Black Shoes
Winter (September - April)
· Charcoal Grey Skirt/Pinafore/Smart Trousers
· Pale Blue or White Polo T-Shirt
· Royal Blue Cardigan or Round Neck Pullover
· White Socks/Grey Tights
· Black Shoes
Summer (April - September)
· Pale Blue and White Gingham Dress
· Pale Blue or White Polo T-Shirt
· Royal Blue Cardigan or Round Neck Pullover
Footwear:
Plain, black, smart, sturdy shoes. (Boots, trainers, pumps, thin fabric shoes, or high heels are not acceptable. For information, if you are unsure of the suitability of footwear, please ask a member of staff). Acceptable footwear is at the discretion of the Headteacher.
Outdoor Clothing:
Outdoor wear should be a warm coat, preferably with a hood. Scarves, gloves, and hats may be worn during cold weather but these should not be worn in the school buildings.
Bags and Belongings:
Every student should have a school reading bag for school equipment.
P.E. and Games Kit:
Child come dressed in their P.E. kit on the days they have P.E. lessons. Black shorts, pale blue T-shirts (with or without the school logo) and black plimsolls. Trainers can be worn for outdoor sport
In cold weather, children can bring a pair of plain royal blue jogging bottoms to wear over their PE clothes. A plain royal blue hoodie, sweatshirt, or tracksuit top is also acceptable (or school jumper or cardigan can be worn on top of the PE T-shirt).
- Tracksuits, sweatshirts, and hoodies should be plain and royal blue (not designer items with logos)
- Leggings are not part of the school uniform
Our official uniform can be ordered online from www.myclothing.com or bought from Whittakers Online or Uniform shop in Southport. https://www.whittakersschoolwear.co.uk/product-category/southport/banks-st-stephens-c-of-e-primary-school/
Learning Outdoors in the Forest:
Pupils learning in the forest may need a change of clothes – their teacher will advise. Children can bring a pair of black jogging bottoms, clean socks, a plain royal blue hoodie, sweatshirt, or tracksuit top, and trainers or wellies.
Swimming:
Girls:
One-piece swimming costume, towel, and swimming cap
Boys:
Swimming trunks or swimming shorts (no Bermuda shorts or PE shorts), towel, and swimming cap
Goggles for swimming (only allowed after parental permission form received by school)
Outdoor Sports:
Football boots – staff will notify when these are required.
Earrings:
Earrings are allowed in school but must be stud earrings and not hoops for safety reasons. Students are required to remove earrings before participating in physical education (PE) activities.
Jewellery and Hairstyles:
For health and safety reasons, we do not allow children to wear jewellery with the exception of a watch. If a student needs to wear a piece of jewellery for medical or religious reasons, it should be removed or covered up during physical activity or during practical learning. Jewellery worn for medical or religious reasons will only beallowed once approval has been sought and agreed in writing in advance. Hair should not obscure a student’s vision. Extreme hairstyles, gel, or colourings are not allowed. If parents are unsure as to the suitability of a hairstyle, they should check with the staff in school first. Long hair should always be tied back, especially during PE lessons or practical activities. Hair accessories should be small, plain, and blue. Make-up is not allowed at any time. Nail varnish or false nails are not allowed.
Welcome to our Year 6 class page! Our class teacher is Miss Sykes - she is also our school's maths and science lead. Our wonderful teaching assistant is Mr Herbert. Miss McQuirk teaches the class on a Thursday afternoon to cover PPA time.
Key Information
Monday
- PE day - children should please come to school dressed in their PE kits.
Tuesday
Wednesday
- The children who have guitar lessons should please bring their guitars into school each Wednesday.
- Children will have a short spelling test each Wednesday.
Thursday
- Homework is due in on a Thursday. This is usually set on online platforms, and the children are given the opportunity to complete this in school if they do not have access to devices at home.
Friday
- Homework and spellings are set for the following week.
- Library time - children should please bring their library books in so that they can swap them.
- PE day - children should please wear their PE kits to school.
A Kindly Reminder
- Children should please bring water bottles to school every day - these should be clearly labelled with their names.
- Please ensure that all items of clothing are clearly labelled - hopefully this will help us to avoid things getting lost.
- Reading records should be brought into school every day please.
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Autumn 1 |
Autumn 2 |
Spring 1 |
Spring 2 |
Summer 1 |
Summer 2 |
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English |
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Maths |
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RE |
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Science |
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Geography |
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History |
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Art |
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Design and Technology |
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Computing |
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French |
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Music |
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Physical Education |
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PSHE |
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Homework
- Homework is set on a Friday and should be returned by the following Thursday. This will include work set on our online learning platforms: Times Tables Rockstars, SPAG.com, maths.co.uk and Spelling Shed. The children's login details can be found in their reading records. Spellings will be sent home on a Friday and the children will be tested on these on Thursdays. I will update DOJO each Friday with details of all homework tasks and information about upcoming events in school.
Useful Websites
The children could access the following websites to support their learning at home. Please contact me if you need another copy of their login details.
- Times Tables Rockstars
- Hit the Button (no login details required)
- Maths.co.uk
- Spelling Shed
- SPAG.com
- BBC Bitesize (no login details required)
- mathsbot.com (no login details required)
- White Rose Maths - home learning (no login details required)
All year round uniform:
· Charcoal Grey or Black Trousers or Shorts
· Pale Blue or White Polo T-Shirt
· Royal Blue Round Neck Pullover
· Grey or Black Socks
· Black Shoes
Winter (September - April)
· Charcoal Grey Skirt/Pinafore/Smart Trousers
· Pale Blue or White Polo T-Shirt
· Royal Blue Cardigan or Round Neck Pullover
· White Socks/Grey Tights
· Black Shoes
Summer (April - September)
· Pale Blue and White Gingham Dress
· Pale Blue or White Polo T-Shirt
· Royal Blue Cardigan or Round Neck Pullover
Footwear:
Plain, black, smart, sturdy shoes. (Boots, trainers, pumps, thin fabric shoes, or high heels are not acceptable. For information, if you are unsure of the suitability of footwear, please ask a member of staff). Acceptable footwear is at the discretion of the Headteacher.
Outdoor Clothing:
Outdoor wear should be a warm coat, preferably with a hood. Scarves, gloves, and hats may be worn during cold weather but these should not be worn in the school buildings.
Bags and Belongings:
Every student should have a school reading bag for school equipment.
P.E. and Games Kit:
Child come dressed in their P.E. kit on the days they have P.E. lessons. Black shorts, pale blue T-shirts (with or without the school logo) and black plimsolls. Trainers can be worn for outdoor sport
In cold weather, children can bring a pair of plain royal blue jogging bottoms to wear over their PE clothes. A plain royal blue hoodie, sweatshirt, or tracksuit top is also acceptable (or school jumper or cardigan can be worn on top of the PE T-shirt).
- Tracksuits, sweatshirts, and hoodies should be plain and royal blue (not designer items with logos)
- Leggings are not part of the school uniform
Our official uniform can be ordered online from www.myclothing.com or bought from Whittakers Online or Uniform shop in Southport. https://www.whittakersschoolwear.co.uk/product-category/southport/banks-st-stephens-c-of-e-primary-school/
Learning Outdoors in the Forest:
Pupils learning in the forest may need a change of clothes – their teacher will advise. Children can bring a pair of black jogging bottoms, clean socks, a plain royal blue hoodie, sweatshirt, or tracksuit top, and trainers or wellies.
Swimming:
Girls:
One-piece swimming costume, towel, and swimming cap
Boys:
Swimming trunks or swimming shorts (no Bermuda shorts or PE shorts), towel, and swimming cap
Goggles for swimming (only allowed after parental permission form received by school)
Outdoor Sports:
Football boots – staff will notify when these are required.
Earrings:
Earrings are allowed in school but must be stud earrings and not hoops for safety reasons. Students are required to remove earrings before participating in physical education (PE) activities.
Jewellery and Hairstyles:
For health and safety reasons, we do not allow children to wear jewellery with the exception of a watch. If a student needs to wear a piece of jewellery for medical or religious reasons, it should be removed or covered up during physical activity or during practical learning. Jewellery worn for medical or religious reasons will only beallowed once approval has been sought and agreed in writing in advance. Hair should not obscure a student’s vision. Extreme hairstyles, gel, or colourings are not allowed. If parents are unsure as to the suitability of a hairstyle, they should check with the staff in school first. Long hair should always be tied back, especially during PE lessons or practical activities. Hair accessories should be small, plain, and blue. Make-up is not allowed at any time. Nail varnish or false nails are not allowed.
